Process Scientist - Tech Ops/ MS&T

Process Scientist - Tech Ops/ MS&T

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

India Process Science Cluster Lead

Location:

Asia Pacific, India, Maharashtra, Greater Mumbai

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
 

Process Scientist – Tech Ops/MS&T

This position reports to India Process Science Cluster Lead and is based at Mumbai.

Who we are
At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000
diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people everyday. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Process Science Cluster Lead
Location: Mumbai
Travel %: 20
Pay: Compliant with country laws.

What you will do

1. Technology Transfer (TT) or Site Transfer project - Lead transfer of products from one manufacturing site to another manufacturing site within the AP network. The scope of work will include but no limited to: -

• Lead technical feasibility study which including but not limited to collect and review historical data of product stability/process performance
• Coordinate the Development Plan/ GCC for TT formula with team members on their task deliverable to be included in the respective documents. Involving in formulation & raw material review and process design for manufacturing scale up mixing process. Perform laboratory batch study and manufacturing plant scale up trials.
• To support and ensure all new RMs introduce at the plant are meeting the requirement such as storage condition, Halal or others local requirement if applicable.
• To ensure all the mixing operation systems/process of manufacturing are updated accurately prior to scale up activities.
• To ensure all the mixing operation systems/process of manufacturing are updated accurately prior to scale up activities.
• To ensure all documents such as MWI, stability and bulk holding protocols & report are put in place and manage approval process as required.
• Lead Technical assessment for formula/product bracketing and matrixing strategy for the mixing scale up activities
• Ensure local standard procedures and site specific specifications are up to date prior to the scale up and commercialization
• Execute product technology transfer project as per project timeline. Ensure completeness of documentation on timely basis.

2. Validation- To provides overall technical & validation support to site manufacturing operations group in validation execution Process like, Mixing / Filling / Cleaning.

• The role partners with site team in different functions like project, GME, R&D, quality, packaging, manufacturing, maintenance to plan and execute validation activities related to Mixing process, Filling and packaging, engineered product, also put a governance to help maintaining the validated state.
• The role assumes responsibility for driving site execution of Process & Cleaning Validation. 
• The position has direct responsibility for collaboration of technical and functional resources to drive continuous improvement and consistency in manufacturing processes at site.
• Be well-versed in the Global principles and approaches of process validation in the Consumer organization.
• Support the development and continuous optimization of Consumer Products Validation program improving approaches to validation execution based upon risk management approach.
• Deploy the globally defined standards at site, aligning with site and regional Technology leaders.

3. Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) –

• To lead technical studies to support local or regional CIP initiative for productivity and / or cost improvement project and identify improvement opportunities to drive productivity and cost improvement which including raw material or process changes which are well defined and planned, documented and ensure execution in manner meeting GMP, health, Safety and Environmental and corporate quality standards.  The scope of CIP project will include but no limited to:

4. Manufacturing mixing process cycle time improvement

• Productivity improvement
• Eliminate non-value-added activities which drive cycle time improvement
• Process improvement via technology innovation
• Process Optimization  
• Product improvement.
• Plant Support (IM & EM) – to lead technical supports to internal and external manufacturing plant.  The scope of plant support will include but no limited to: -
• Provide ongoing general assistance in various miscellaneous plant activities
• Provide ongoing solutions to general challenges and issues that arise
• Site capacity increase qualification (tank  & line extension qualifications)
• Process qualification for secondary vessel to improve plant planning flexibility & agility.
• Manufacturing Process capability Improvements - identify critical process parameters, propose alternate process modifications.
• Product Complaint related to batch specific or site related.
• Support site alternate raw material phase in phase out event including site specific technical assessment
• Support mixing MWI specifications/ SAP BOM revision as required
• Product campaigning and sequencing study
• To coordinate accelerated stability program for formulation & process qualification if needed.
• To support Rapid Response event pertaining to plant capacity related and emergency site qualification
• Render technical support to site audit activities which including but not limited to GRC, EHS&S, ISO, MRA and Halal.
• Investigations and CAPA support  - to lead technical support on trouble shooting, non-conformance investigation and root cause analysis pertaining to product formula, raw material and mixing process design.  The scope of INV/CAPA support will include but no limited to: -
• Extend techncial support to investigations related to product OOS or process deviation, and Consumer Complaints related to product only
• Conduct thorough root cause and historical data analysis, identify root cause and assess product impact
• Conduct laboratory experimentation as needed related to investigations and root cause analysis
• Write technical justification and other documentation including Product Impact Assessment, Technical Justifications and INV reports
• Ensure process lead INV/ CAPA related to process, specification & formula design

5. Documentation Control

• Ensure all technical studies (qualifications, trial runs, lab batch studies etc.) are appropriately documented as per documentation system.
• Ensure relevant technical specifications are maintained through change control procedure (GCC) & route for approval through Kenvue Global Spec system (TRU).
• Ensure that specifications are maintained through change control procedure (GCC).
• Ensure compliance to SOP requirements for specification and documentation.
• To create bill of material (BOM) and maintaining BOM via SAP system for MS&T lead project. Ensure mixed bulks BOMs in SAP system are accurately maintained.
• To maintain in house MS&T/Tech Ops data base and formulation matrix in timely basis.

Self-Development

• Identify improvement and seize learning opportunities, assimilate past lessons learnt and self-aspire to continuously challenge and improve status quo to sharpen technical as well as leadership skills.
• Be participative and contributing team player in the organization.
• Be responsible in self-development plan via proactive scheduling with 5-Conversation in timely basis. 

7. GMP and EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability)

• Ensure daily work practices adhere to GMP and HSE requirement
• Ensure workstation is clean and in order

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree with 6- 12 years of experience.
• M. Tech/M.Pharm / Msc : Chemical Engineering/Textile Engineering/Pharmaceutical Engineering/Material Engineering, Polymer Science Chemistry or Textile Material
• Worked on Development and process improvements on Sanitary pads, Diapers,  good technical knowledge on polymer chemistry, textile material chemistry,

Desired Qualifications

• Person worked on Sanitary Pads, Diapers, patches, testing and evaluation of pads.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Kaizen Certification.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups 
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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